ASC News

  Here are the 10 most-read articles on Becker's ASC Review from Nov. 20-24:

As increasing COVID-19 case counts shut down elective surgical programs across the U.S., six administrators shared their thoughts with Becker's ASC Review on what the shutdowns could mean for their centers.

Nobody in healthcare expected 2020 to turn out the way it has for providers or their patients thanks to COVID-19.

It has been a year of adaptation and opportunity for United Surgical Partners International, AmSurg, SurgCenter Development and Surgery Partners, all prominent ASC management and development companies.

  Here are the most-read articles on Becker's ASC Review from Nov. 16-20:

Columbia, Mo.-based MU Health Care is restricting visitors to its outpatient clinics starting Nov. 23, the Missourian reports.

Citing an influx of public comments, CMS decided to postpone updating its Overall Hospital Quality ratings in January 2021. 

  Here are seven updates on the COVID-19 vaccine and antibody drug tests from the past week:

Roseburg, Ore.-based Mercy Medical Center will close its outpatient surgery center and convert it into a COVID-19 unit if cases continue to rise in Douglas County, local CBS affiliate KPIC reported Nov. 17.

  Amid surges of COVID-19 and staffing shortages, some hospitals and health systems are working to bolster their workforce.